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I've heard others reports about night fishing and the lunar cycle, but what have all of you out there experienced with regard to what's shaking with the moon and the night bite?According to the article on the front page it's the 3-4 days before and after the full moon that is the time to be on the water. Is this consistent with others' experience? Why is it that the nights of the full moon may not be the best? I'd think this time is the time to be on the water.Scoot

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The new moon, not the full moon, provides the best fishing. The full moon gives more visability to the baitfish. The new moon gives the top predators the advantage. This Thursday is a new moon. Take Friday off and muskie fish all Thursday night.

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For the last 5 years I have scheduled extra nights on the water during the new/full phases. I am a believer in these times as being top quantity and quality nights to be on the water. Last year on Halloween night(full moon) we had 3 walleyes over 28". With the full moon use large minnow style cranks that the fish can see better in the extra light. On new moon nights I find that rattle style cranks will make a difference.August 22nd is the next full moon. Looks like I need a 4 day weekend!Dino

Had my 9 yr Twins with and they had never seen one before. I tried to explain what that old ornery smelly thing was capable of and to not get close. Those things can jump and come at you quick. They are very deceiving when it comes to speed.

Saved some of the plants that went to school families, a distant learning project, and community members......and am trying to grow a container garden. Getting the right soil mix and pot size has been ongoing learning process. Keeping up with watering sucks and might have to chalk this one up to never do again.

My take is we had a really good winter with not a lot of snow. Spring nesting and hatching season was also really good to the birds. Lots of unplanted fields last year allowed for more habitat and nesting areas this year. I think its going to be a good year compared to the last few. I am getting a first year rookie GSP ready, really looking forward to fall.